Title: Potassium Thiocarbonate
CAS Registry Number: 26750-66-3
Additional Names: Potassium sulfocarbonate; potassium trithiocarbonate
Molecular Formula: CK2S3
Molecular Weight: 186.40
Percent Composition: C 6.44%, K 41.95%, S 51.61%
Line Formula: K2CS3
Literature References: Monograph: K. N. Johri, Chemical Analysis without H2S using Potassium Trithiocarbonate (Asia Pub., New York, 1963) 107 pp.
Properties: Yellowish-red, deliquesc granules or crystals. Very sol in water. The aq soln is strongly alkaline. Keep tightly closed.
CAUTION: Irritant, caustic.
Use: In analytical chemistry. |